We’re all a little guilty for getting take out a few times too often. It’s so convenient, that we sometimes kid ourselves into thinking it’s faster than cooking at home. And since it’s such a small amount of money at a time, it’s easy to miss it piling up in your bank account statement. However, when it comes down to it, cooking at home is so much cheaper than eating out! There’s nothing wrong with a little bit of takeout every once in a while, but we should refrain from making it a regular thing, not only for your wallet, but also because cooking at home is so much healthier. Here are a few recipes that are better than takeout!

Orange Chicken

If you don’t mind a bit of prep work to marinade the chicken, you won’t regret skipping the line at Panda Express to make your own Orange Chicken at home! Plus, yours will have actual real orange. Pan frying can be intimidating, but as long as you keep an eye on the heat so you don’t have a smoking pan on your hands, you’ll be as golden as your chicken will be. For one of the best recipes I’ve ever tried, check out this adaption from Damn Delicious.

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Which tools should even modest chefs have on hand to guarantee their kitchen experience and meals are the best? In other words which tools are usually the most important?

Dry fruits, a choice or lifestyle? It must be included in your daily routine to stay healthy because of its incredibly high benefits. Dry fruits are an excellent way to stay healthy, recommended for all age groups. It must be consumed daily as it prevents obesity, heart disease and some forms of cancer.



Almonds – delivers a massive amount of nutrients, also contains decent amount fiber, protein, vitamin, magnesium, potassium and calcium, helps reduces blood pressure and lowers cholesterol, strengths enamel, reduces hunger and promotes weight loss. Is High in Vitamin E which protects your cell membrane from damage.

One of the most common maladies that affects us in our old age is compromised vision. Glaucoma, cataracts, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) all become much more common once we pass the age of 60. Low vision (or blindness) contributes to reduced mobility, increased depression, and higher risk of accident and falling.



AMD is the foremost cause of blindness and low vision in adults, and with the aging population, it’s becoming more and more common. Unfortunately, there is no cure for AMD as of yet. However, proper nutrition has been shown to slow the progression of AMD, and prevent it from starting in the first place.

Given current society’s love for instant food, it’s not surprising why most of the population is living unhealthy lifestyles. Eating healthy can be a huge challenge especially if you experience food cravings. But if snacks are the problem, there’s a quick solution – change the way you snack. 



Whether you are looking for a quick snack you can easily cook or prepare at home or something to take on the go, we’ve got you covered. Here are three alternative snack ideas to cut down on unhealthy foods and get more potassium and calcium in your diet.

When selecting your meat at a butcher or an online meat supplier, it can be difficult to know what you’re ordering. The different cuts of beef are numerable and therefore hard to remember. This guide is aimed at helping you understand the main cuts of beef so that next time you go shopping for meat, you know what you’re buying.



Brisket:
The brisket is a cut of beef from the lower chest (just above the front legs). It can be cooked in multiple ways including the obvious: baking, roasting and boiling. Brisket is normally a tough cut of meat due to its location in the cattle and the collagen fibres that make up the connective tissue. In the UK especially, Brisket is rolled as a roasting joint. It’s also known to be a low cost option for a casserole. Often cooked very slowly in a slow cooker, is often served with a selection of vegetables.